Thomas E. Dewey

American politician (1902–1971)
Person human Q320061
Thomas E. Dewey
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Thomas E. Dewey

Summary

Thomas E. Dewey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Owosso[2]. He was born on March 24, 1902[3]. He died in Bal Harbour[4]. He died on March 16, 1971[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (550 views/month, #6,751 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas E. Dewey was born in Owosso[2].
  • Thomas E. Dewey passed away in Bal Harbour[4].
  • Thomas E. Dewey was born on March 24, 1902[3].
  • Thomas E. Dewey died on March 16, 1971[5].
  • Thomas E. Dewey is buried at Pawling Cemetery[10].
  • Thomas E. Dewey's father was George Martin Dewey[11].
  • Thomas E. Dewey's mother was Annie Louisa Dewey[12].
  • A child of Thomas E. Dewey was Thomas E. Dewey, Jr.[13].
  • Thomas E. Dewey held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Thomas E. Dewey worked as a politician[6].
  • Thomas E. Dewey worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Thomas E. Dewey worked as a writer[8].
  • Thomas E. Dewey held the position of Governor of New York[15].
  • Thomas E. Dewey held the position of New York County District Attorney[16].
  • Thomas E. Dewey was educated at University of Michigan[17].
  • Thomas E. Dewey was educated at Columbia University[18].
  • Thomas E. Dewey's education included a stint at Columbia Law School[19].
  • Thomas E. Dewey's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[20].
  • Thomas E. Dewey is recorded as male[21].
  • Thomas E. Dewey's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Thomas E. Dewey was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].
  • Thomas E. Dewey's Commons category is recorded as Thomas E. Dewey[24].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25].
  • Thomas E. Dewey's family name is recorded as Dewey[26].
  • Thomas E. Dewey's given name is recorded as Thomas[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas E. Dewey was born in Owosso[2]. He was born on March 24, 1902[3]. His father was George Martin Dewey[11]. His mother was Annie Louisa Dewey[12].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan[17], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1817[30], headquartered in Ann Arbor[31]; Columbia University[18], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1754[34], headquartered in Manhattan[35]; and Columbia Law School[19], a law school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1858[38], headquartered in New York City[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Governor of New York[15], a governor[40], in United States[41], founded in 1777[42] and New York County District Attorney[16], a position[43], in United States[44], founded in 1796[45].

Personal Life

A child of Thomas E. Dewey was he, Jr.[13]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[20]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].

Death and Burial

Thomas E. Dewey died on March 16, 1971[5]. He passed away in Bal Harbour[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25]. He is buried at Pawling Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas E. Dewey include New York State Thruway[46], a road[47], in United States[48], founded in 1950[49].

Why It Matters

Thomas E. Dewey ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (550 views/month, #6,751 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

Entities named for him include New York State Thruway[46], a road[47], in United States[48], founded in 1950[49].

FAQs

Where was Thomas E. Dewey born?

Thomas E. Dewey was born in Owosso[2].

Where did Thomas E. Dewey die?

Thomas E. Dewey passed away in Bal Harbour[4].

Who were Thomas E. Dewey's parents?

Thomas E. Dewey's father was George Martin Dewey[11]. Thomas E. Dewey's mother was Annie Louisa Dewey[12].

What did Thomas E. Dewey do for work?

Thomas E. Dewey worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Thomas E. Dewey go to school?

Thomas E. Dewey was educated at University of Michigan[17], Columbia University[18], and Columbia Law School[19].

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  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
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